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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Coconut Oil!!

The latest health craze.... Coconut oil! Not only is it better to cook with because it has a high smoke point, but the other benefits are almost uncountable! Here is a list of 80 uses for coconut oil. These include moisturizer, eye cream, hair conditioner, deep treatment, bug bites, skin problems, & so many more! Check out the link - you will be surprised how many there are. I have done the hair treatment for 30 minutes & loved the results! (very keratin like!) I have used it as an eye cream & it absorbs immediately. (btw, there is literally no smell)

Initially, I bought a cheap bottle from the International Farmer's Market. I was so impressed that I have bought a "name brand" & "organic" bottle! I will update you on the difference. Here are the bottles I have purchased:

I will post here under comments as I continue to find more fun, useful uses! Here is an answer to how coconut oil is good for you & how it also helps burn fat. Let me know how it works for you!